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❌Northampton Saints’ Henry Pollock has run 10m/s. Context. Usain Bolt’s WR 100m time was him running on average 10.44m/s.❌ Just have a think about that while you sip your Saturday morning coffee….. I enjoyed this article by Charlie Morgan about Henry Pollock, a player who game by game, is demonstrating how he’s going to maximise his potential. Interestingly, Pollock’s stats are highlighted and they’re incredibly impressive. The article shows how closely he’s worked with S&C staff and sports scientists at both national and club level, to help improve, adapt and continually develop himself. Henry Pollock's physical prowess is on show in his outstanding PBs 🏋 Squat - 230kg x 3 (He’s 105kg himself) 💪 Bench press - 140kg x 2 (Same weights as Will Skelton. Google him) 🏃♂️ Max velocity - 10m per second (Usain Bolt’s WR 100m run was an average of 10.44m/s) 🆙 Standing jump - 54cm 🐎 Bronco time: 4m 25s (1,200m with 30 turns involved. Try and run 1,000m in a straight line at 4m30s for context) Love being a part of the team at Catapult that delivers a plethora of stats, including some of those above, to both Northampton & England Rugby and all of the other Premiership Rugby clubs, helping them have a much deeper understanding of their players and how to create consistent high performance. Well worth a read. 📰 https://lnkd.in/eUvBshdT #sport #sportstech #technology #data

The pleasure is all ours! I am fortunate to work with a number of elite sports organisations and none have been more welcoming and willing to foster a true partnership than the Crusaders! Whether it is speaking on behalf of Catapult at conferences, inviting us to games, sending Christmas gifts, adding us to their fantasy league, testing products, or the countless lunches and dinners, they are always looking to engage and feel like far more than a 'customer'. By no means does this mean I will be cheering for them when they play against an Aussie side... but the partnership is very much appreciated!

Last week was a busy and exciting one, reconnecting with both of my former schools. We hosted the University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business at the Catapult London office, where they explored international business in the sports industry. Then, I headed up to Sheffield Hallam University for the annual (ISEA) International Sports Engineering Association Sports Engineering Seminar Day, a great event for sharing ideas and advancements in the field. Special thanks for Amanda Hansen and Stephanie Cockram for organizing the CU visit and to Michael Thelwell, PhD for inviting me to speak in Sheffield!

The first-ever Catapult ClearSky system in Middle East and Africa has been successfully installed and commissioned at the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football 🇲🇦 marking a significant step forward for athlete tracking technology in the region. As a MorocCan, I’m especially proud to be part of this milestone and to witness firsthand how this technology will contribute to the development of sports in Morocco and beyond. A huge thank you to Grégory Delhomel Thomas Relf, Kyle Stobbs, Sofiane Fatmi and @Salah Lahlou for their amazing work and collaboration in making this happening !

Had a great time in Utrecht at the Catapult Benelux Football Workshop speaking about my Opposition Analysis workflow, especially with MatchTracker. Massive respect to the Catapult and Utrecht guys for having the vision to make this event possible. I feel honored you have invited me to speak. Big thank you everyone coming out to listen and converse. You made this event truly special.

A must-read ... and yes, the numbers don't lie.

I've only been involved in F1 for just over a decade and it's not just the cars that have evolved, it's alo how teams use data to extract thousandths of a second to get that important pole position, or the undercut that gives you the win. Most teams on the grid use RaceWatch from Catapult and I've been luck to have been involved with that over this past decade. Some of the evolution in our software is as simple as more data integrations, or tools and features to help better collaboration and quicker decision making, to more complicated algorithms, AI and machine learning features that help manage track limits infringements or create optimised and precise race predictions, creating a seamless all in one solution for those under pressure sitting on the pitwall. Here's a few links that give an insight into what we do here Catapult: Webinar by Bernie Collins https://lnkd.in/dWTdcJK5 SportsBall intro to driving performance and innovation https://lnkd.in/dsnrdjhR

MD-5: preparation makes the difference In football, every small detail counts. Preparation matters. Data matters. The right insights at the right time can be the difference between winning and falling short. That’s why we’re gearing up for the Catapult Benelux Football Workshop. An event designed to empower teams, coaches, and performance staff with the latest innovations in football tracking, performance analysis, and data-driven decision-making. Just like matchday minus five (MD-5) is crucial in shaping tactical, physical, and mental readiness, we have worked closely with the team behind the event to ensure optimal preparation. And have a little fun too! Come and join us https://lnkd.in/eiGuXfz7 Onwards and Upwards! #1%bettereveryday #culture #leadership #highperformance

We’re thrilled to announce our speakers and agenda for the Benelux Football Workshop 2025, happening on March 18, 2025, at Stadion Galgenwaard 🎤 Featured Speakers: Bas Blom - Head of Performance at FC Utrecht Academy Adriaan Martiny - Head of Football Data at KAA Gent Rainer van Gaal Appelhof - Head of Physical Performance at FC Utrecht Jeroen Peters - Performance Consultant (Former Head of Performance Club Brugge & FC Utrecht) Thijs Tummers- Head of Sport Science at FC Utrecht Niklas Lanwehr - First Team Video Analyst Patrick Phaff - Head of Sport Science at FC Utrecht Academy 💬 Explore topics such as: - Enhance data integration and management from academy to first team - Enriching player performance data using third party integrations. - Gaining deeper insight on player performance using video analytics. 🗣️ All presentations are going to be in English. 📅 Don’t miss your chance to connect with leading voices in football performance. Sign-up now before all spots are taken ‼️ https://lnkd.in/ePwCQMCA Catapult x FC Utrecht

Bridging the Research Gap in Women’s Football. Did you know that female footballers suffer non-contact ACL injuries 2.5 times more often than their male counterparts? While no single cause has been pinpointed, this underscores the urgent need for women-specific research and training. Yet, despite clear developmental differences, like how girls hit their adolescent height spike about two years earlier than boys, sports science research remains largely male-focused. A review of 5,000+ sports science studies found that: 🔹 31% studied only male participants 🔹 63% included both men and women 🔹 Only 6% focused exclusively on women This lack of dedicated research means that many training protocols and products for women are simply scaled-down versions of those designed for men. At Catapult, we’re addressing this disparity by working with institutions like Loughborough University and West Ham United FC Women’s team to develop women-specific performance pathways. Our latest Women’s Football Benchmark Report, built on match data from the 2023 Women’s World Cup, establishes position-specific benchmarks for distance, speed, and intensity based on real elite scenarios. This is just the beginning of a data-driven revolution in women’s football. By tailoring training and performance standards to the unique demands of the women's game, we can improve safety, enhance performance, and drive the sport forward. 🔗 Access the full report to start building better training programs today. https://bit.ly/4i7CbCd @SportsBall #SportsDataDecoded #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #UnleashPotential